this is a UNIX based system, the only reboots required should only be for kernel and major userland updates, a web browser update requiring a reboot is just sad.
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this is a UNIX based system, the only reboots required should only be for kernel and major userland updates, a web browser update requiring a reboot is just sad.
Originally Posted by Kar98
Yes, I know. And if^H when Microsoft did that, there was howling and gnashing of teeth, wasn't there.
What does it matter, opensource vs closed?
People complained when microsoft forced you to reboot constantly.. and now do apple - but bcs its Apple, its OK?
Drop the double standards.
( I understand why OSX needs rebooting because its easier to do that rather than initializing the new webkit in other ways. Webkit now part of core OSX infrastructure ).
Yes, I know. And if^H when Microsoft did that, there was howling and gnashing of teeth, wasn't there.
What does it matter, opensource vs closed?
People complained when microsoft forced you to reboot constantly.. and now do apple - but bcs its Apple, its OK?
Drop the double standards.
( I understand why OSX needs rebooting because its easier to do that rather than initializing the new webkit in other ways. Webkit now part of core OSX infrastructure ).
Not every day, but when I do it's mostly to quickly access financial info or breaking stories that may affect stock markets. The extra browsers also help if I'm logged into various trading platforms streaming real-time info.
It's a method that works so much better for me than limiting myself to just 1 or 2 browsers would. Otherwise I'll use mostly just Safari, Chrome or Firefox, depending on personal preferences at the time.
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This icon looks different from the Application icon sitting in the Dock. I think it's just to designate Safari for the purposes of the thread. The actual app icon is the same.
Hopefully the video/background/overlapping issue has been addressed with this release. I can also confirm that on a cold start the new version takes 6 MB less (with Top Sites disabled), aka 64 MB. Lets see how itll be after some hours of use.
they badly need to optimize its RAM usage, it has been abysmal.
they badly need to optimize its RAM usage, it has been abysmal.
They still have the RSS Bug.
Open an RSS feed, while it is still loading open another RSS feed and it crashes.
Open an RSS feed, while it is still loading open another RSS feed and it crashes.
Quite the rant there, Ace.
Regarding the 7 year old design of the MacPro... it still looks better than most PC cases on the market, so what's your point?
You make it sound like Apple hasn't been doing anything at all. Open your eyes, Ace.
Because it's not really bundling is it, because Apple doesn't really own WebKit, nor do they have much to gain for including it in OS code.
*shrug* Its part of the requirements of core services. All I know about them is that they are underneath all of cocoa, carbon and that its low level. Its not just like any app.
Dont ask me why its that way, I didnt write it and I am not a developer. I am just stating the facts of what I do know.
A serious answer:
Safari on Mac has always run Flash.
A more serious question:
When will Adobe release a Flash plug-in for Mac that doesn't suck? One that doesn't suck up resources and crash a wide variety of browsers (including but not limited to Safari).
Nice. I never had any problems with Top Sites, and I use Safari all the time. I don't like Firefox and Opera because the interface doesn't appeal to me and they both feel a bit bloated compared to Safari.
Chrome is all right, though. I use Chrome to play Flash videos when Safari refuses to play sound. Anyone else with this weird problem? It only happens when I watched a movie with any media player (DVD Player, Quicktime, VLC, it doesn't matter). Somehow Safari isn't able to gain control of the digital audio port, while Chrome doesn't have this problem.
Chrome is all right, though. I use Chrome to play Flash videos when Safari refuses to play sound. Anyone else with this weird problem? It only happens when I watched a movie with any media player (DVD Player, Quicktime, VLC, it doesn't matter). Somehow Safari isn't able to gain control of the digital audio port, while Chrome doesn't have this problem.
Where are the idiots who will complain about this software update, saying that Apple is neglecting MacBook Pros, Mac Pro, 30" Cinema Displays, et cetera ad nauseam?
But but but... wheres my Macbook